Why does the noun Rind have the article das?
This noun follows no general suffix rule — its gender is part of the core vocabulary you simply learn alongside the word.
Declension table for German noun Rind
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Rind | ein Rind | kein Rind |
| Akkusativ | das Rind | ein Rind | kein Rind |
| Dativ | dem Rind | einem Rind | keinem Rind |
| Genitiv | des Rindes | eines Rindes | keines Rindes |
| Nominativ | die Rinder | Rinder | keine Rinder |
| Akkusativ | die Rinder | Rinder | keine Rinder |
| Dativ | den Rindern | Rindern | keinen Rindern |
| Genitiv | der Rinder | Rinder | keiner Rinder |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Rind in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das große Rind frisst Gras.The large cattle eats grass. | Ein junges Rind steht auf der Wiese.A young cattle stands in the meadow. | Kein braunes Rind ist hier.No brown cattle is here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe das braune Rind dort.I see the brown cattle there. | Er füttert ein kleines Rind.He feeds a small cattle. | Sie hat kein altes Rind gekauft.She bought no old cattle. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe dem durstigen Rind Wasser.I give the thirsty cattle water. | Sie hilft einem kranken Rind.She helps a sick cattle. | Ich spreche mit keinem Rind.I don't speak with any cattle. |
| Genitiv | Das Fell des jungen Rindes ist weich.The fur of the young cattle is soft. | Die Milch eines gesunden Rindes ist frisch.The milk of a healthy cattle is fresh. | Der Wert keines Rindes ist gering.The value of no cattle is low. |
| Nominativ | Die vielen Rinder grasen friedlich.The many cattle graze peacefully. | Schwarze Rinder stehen auf dem Feld.Black cattle stand in the field. | Keine Rinder sind auf der Weide.No cattle are in the pasture. |
| Akkusativ | Wir beobachten die großen Rinder.We observe the large cattle. | Ich mag gesunde Rinder sehr.I like healthy cattle very much. | Ich sehe keine Rinder heute.I see no cattle today. |
| Dativ | Ich folge den großen Rindern.I follow the large cattle. | Er erzählt von vielen Rindern.He tells about many cattle. | Ich gebe keinen Rindern kein Futter.I give no cattle any food. |
| Genitiv | Die Hörner der alten Rinder sind groß.The horns of the old cattle are large. | Das Verhalten vieler Rinder ist ruhig.The behavior of many cattle is calm. | Die Herde keiner Rinder ist klein.The herd of no cattle is small. |
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.
Is it der, die, or das Rind?
It is das Rind. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Rind is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Rind?
The German noun Rind is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Rind?
The plural form of das Rind is die Rinder. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Rind mean in English?
The German word das Rind translates to “cattle” in English.
How do you decline das Rind?
Like all German nouns, Rind changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Rind
- Akkusativ: das Rind
- Dativ: dem Rind
- Genitiv: des Rindes
These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.
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